SIT begins exhumation in Dharmasthala forest following mass burial allegations

A Particular Investigation Workforce (SIT) on Tuesday started exhuming suspected human stays in a forested space close to the Netravati bathing ghat in Karnataka’s Dharmasthala, amid tight safety following critical allegations of mass burials, police stated.

The operation was launched within the presence of the complainant, who had earlier pinpointed particular places allegedly used for unlawful burials, they stated.

Forensic specialists from KMC Hospital, Mangaluru — Dr Jagadish Rao and Dr Rashmi — joined the staff for the scientific restoration of skeletal stays, police stated. Based on police, the location was recognized throughout a preliminary inspection on Monday.

Beneath the supervision of Puttur assistant commissioner Stella Varghese and aided by a dozen labourers, the staff initiated the exhumation course of early Tuesday and went on until late afternoon.

The investigating staff, nonetheless, didn’t disclose in the event that they recovered any human stays.

Senior officers, together with deputy inspector-general of police (recruitment) M.N. Anucheth, SIT investigating officer Jitendra Dayama and Beltangady Tahsildar Prithvi Sanikam have been current on the web site. Personnel from the income, forest, forensic, anti-Naxal drive, inside safety, and native police departments offered assist and safety.